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Making suggestions Kahoot https://create.kahoot.it/share/making-suggestions/0ac30a02-d7c2-4111-9b93-e595f992ae33

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R 3 ONLINE https://www.examenglish.com/PET/pet_reading4.html

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R2 Paraphrase, find synonyms, similar expressions... Avoid "word-spotting" UNDERLINE  3 key words in each case

Reading kahoot https://create.kahoot.it/share/reading/8f0ef388-681d-44c5-8818-cbd53eb97f47

R2 ONLINE https://www.examenglish.com/PET/pet_reading2.htm / https://www.flo-joe.co.uk/preliminaryenglish/reading/pet_reading_practise_test_part_2.htm

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Linking words https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/learning-english/activities-for-learners/b1w005-linking-words
Despite / Although https://speakspeak.com/english-grammar-exercises/upper-intermediate/upper-intermediate-grammar-exercise-despite-in-spite-of-although-even-though#:~:text=Despite%20%2F%20in%20spite%20of%20the,they're%20still%20not%20happy.&text=Despite%20and%20in%20spite%20of%20have%20the%20same%20meaning%20and%20are%20prepositions.
R 6 Online https://www.examenglish.com/PET/preliminary_reading6.htm

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Adjectives and prepositions

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What's wrong with this sentence?
Some people believe that a university education should be available to everyone as a university education will help with employment.
The problem here is that 'university education' has been repeated - the sentence would have been better presented using a reference word like this:
Some people believe that a university education should be available to everyone as this will help with employment.
Reference words (words that refer back to a previous word or phrase but without repeating it) are very common many reading texts and can often cause some confusion. An important part of understanding a text is being able to identify the reference words and their relationship to other words, phrases or sentences.

Test your skills - what do the underlined words refer to? Choose the correct letter A-C.

New Zealand is becoming an increasingly popular destination for overseas visitors. It attracts tourists and people on business, but the vast majority come as students. Mostly from Asian countries, stay for anything from a few weeks to a few years or more, studying at language schools, colleges and universities. New Zealand can offer good homestay accommodation, a clean and beautiful environment and a reasonable cost of tuition. attract an ever-increasing number of overseas students, accounting for millions of dollars in revenue for New Zealand.

It refers to
(a) overseas
(b) New Zealand
(c) a popular destination
[expand title="Show answer" targtag="strong"](B) - New Zealand[/expand]

They refers to
(a) Asian countries
(b) tourists and business people
(c) students
[expand title="Show answer" targtag="strong"](C) - students[/expand]

These factors refers to
(a) accommodation, environment and reasonable tuition costs
(b) schools, colleges, universities
(c) increasing overseas students
[expand title="Show answer" targtag="strong"](A) - accommodation, environment and reasonable tuition costs[/expand]
Now try using reference words the other way round. What reference word could replace the underlined words?

1. ... [expand title="Show answer" targtag="strong"]He[/expand]

2. ... [expand title="Show answer" targtag="strong"]They[/expand]

3. ... [expand title="Show answer" targtag="strong"]It[/expand]

Understanding reference words - 3 important tips
Tip 1: Subject or object reference words
Be careful - reference words can change depending on whether they are the subject or the object of the sentence. For example:
Overseas students often find university courses difficult.

Mr Smith works with Mr Jones every day.

Tip 2: Singular and plural

When talking generally, you may find that some singular nouns take a plural reference word. For example:
A teacher (singular) should always be prepared. They (plural) should also be punctual.

Tip 3: The dummy subject
Sometimes 'it' can appear in a sentence but it is not a true reference word - it doesn't refer back to anything specific. This is called the dummy subject. For example:
It is commonly accepted that people with a higher education generally work in higher paid jobs.
In the sentence above, 'it' does not refer to anything specific, just the general situation.
Practice by reading the sentences below and deciding whether 'it' is used as a reference word or a dummy subject.

1. Admittedly, student depression is hard to investigate as few people are willing to talk openly about it.

2. Otago is a very popular university. It was the first university in New Zealand.

1. [expand title="Show answer" targtag="strong"]This is a dummy subject[/expand]
2. [expand title="Show answer" targtag="strong"]This is a reference word[/expand]
3. [expand title="Show answer" targtag="strong"]This is a reference word[/expand]
4. [expand title="Show answer" targtag="strong"]This is a dummy subject[/expand]
5. [expand title="Show answer" targtag="strong"]This is a reference word[/expand]

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RESOURCES

Continue with Sp practice Test 1 + R parts online + Kahoot B1 Cambridge

Preliminary for Schools Trainer 1 2nd Ed. + own R6 + Google Images SP + Kahoot make suggestions

https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/teaching-english/resources-for-teachers/

Exam Booster (agree with Emily what parts each of us)

B1 kahoots/Triventy/Quizlet

Cambridge sample papers

Old tests (still good R, W, L, S practice)

Computer based test online Cambridge

Cambridge Resource Plus Language https://learning.cambridgeinternational.org/classroom/course/view.php?id=3397

Complete Pet

Compact Gold

Compact Preliminary: Exam Preparation Bank (TheCambridgeTeacher)

BBC https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/intermediate

British Council https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills

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Book: Preliminary for Schools Trainer 1 2nd Ed.

Reminder: take register, Zoom chatbox; video off if poor signal; leave, reset and enter again if problems; mic off if feedback, use polls, drawing tools, alow shared screen Ss, raise hand, thumbs up...

Breakout rooms to compare/discuss answers (practice test)

Use Jamboard to show things and menti.com wordcloud/answers...

GROUP  2 - SP3+4 Test 1 + L1 test 2 28052021

Did this group do SP3 exam task? (if they didn't, type the pictures in the chatbox during BOR)

Brainstorm + TPS (Think-Pair-Share) - Breakout (Watch out the chatbox)

Show Listening script Speaking

Kahoot making suggestions https://create.kahoot.it/share/making-suggestions/0ac30a02-d7c2-4111-9b93-e595f992ae33

Tips describing pictures https://youtu.be/miqycqj39AU

Photo of the Day

https://www.theguardian.com/news/series/ten-best-photographs-of-the-day

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/photo-of-the-day/media-spotlight/kansas-flint-hills-prairie

Video: expressing opinions (Sp and W article) https://youtu.be/I5l7e6oW-GM

Full writing practice in the class: chatbox (copi-paste jamboard) or jamboard

Spinner hobbies/interests

Kahoot likes dislikes https://create.kahoot.it/share/hobbies-and-interests-ouiz1/31a5a004-2ecf-4821-a258-004117c3c09c

Odd one out Kahoot https://create.kahoot.it/share/odd-one-out/6d8f790e-1083-4d61-a44f-d00ac61623da

Turn the email into a whatsapp conversation: 1 minute think before Speaking

R6: Among us pendrive

Script + Distractors

See all the activities below

Kahoot B1 collection and linking words - phrasal verbs - Idioms https://create.kahoot.it/share/idioms/249863f9-1957-4293-bd29-848555fb74a4

Adverbs PENDRIVE

Create a wordcloud /mindmup / mentimeter (the phrasal verbs or adjectives you find more difficult to learn)

Show pptx B1. chatbox

Videos

L2 agreeing / disagreeing kahoot

Sp real: Google Streetview

Write and Improve https://writeandimprove.com/

Mentimeter: https://www.mentimeter.com/app

Wakelet

Ted-Ed Lessons

edpuzzles

Kahoot / Triventy / Quizlet

RESOURCES

Cambridge Preliminary Handbook

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https://youtu.be/I-nMqycHubU

https://blog.cambridge.es/page/2/

Best airports https://youtu.be/nFaMwXyIHdw

Wordclouds

Edpuzzle Anna Netrebko https://edpuzzle.com/media/5dd81cc13aba8b40bf02a2fc

Kelli opera geek https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm9-QrPDtknr4EEJkLV5hRw

Edpuzzle What makes a great soprano?

https://edpuzzle.com/media/5dcd3e778515d040ba49efd8

https://edpuzzle.com/media/5dca6aeff912b140b5220ee4

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Here is what you will find in this article. Click on any topic you want to read more about!

1. Shopping Vocabulary

2. Finding the right store / shop

3. Opening times

4. Selecting goods

5. Making Payment

6. Returns and complaints

7. Things written on signs

8. Using a credit card

9. Prices and numbers

10. Making comparisons

11. Different ways of asking someone to SHOW you something

12. When you want to TRY something

13. If you'd like the shop assistant to give you a DIFFERENT SIZE OR COLOUR

14. When you finally decide what you want to BUY

15. Example conversations between a shop assistant, customer and cashier

16. Phrasal verbs related to shopping

Whether you love shopping, or just shop when you need to, you can practice your English at the same time!

Shopping is a great way to communicate with lots of different people, and it really helps to boost your confidence in speaking English!

You might hesitate or make mistakes to begin with, if you're a bit nervous, but that's completely normal. You may even find it hard to understand what the shop assistant is saying to you, if you don't understand all the words!

If you familiarise yourself with the phrases and vocabulary in this blog, then you'll know what you should expect to hear from the people you talk to on your shopping spree. It'll make shopping a more enjoyable experience, and improve your English too!

The more you do it, the easier it will get, and the more natural it will feel!

SHOPPING VOCABULARY
People: Shopping: Ways to Pay: Where to Buy:
USEFUL PHRASES THAT A CLERK OR CUSTOMER MIGHT USE
1. Finding the right store / shop Questions: Responses: Recommended for you:
Making Complaints in English: in a restaurant, on the phone, by letter 2. Opening times Questions: Responses: 3. Selecting goods Clerk's / Assistant's Questions: Customer's Questions: Recommended for you: Clerk's / Assistant's Responses: Customer's Responses: Recommended for you: 4. Making payment Cashier's / Clerk's Questions: Customer's Questions: Cashier's / Clerk's Responses:

We take / accept all major credit cards.

Sorry, we don't accept cheques.

I'm afraid we take cash only.

We're offering 6 months credit, with no deposit, if you're interested.

Customer's Responses:
Questions: Responses:

It doesn't work.

It doesn't fit.

It was a gift, but I don't like it.

It was a gift, but the person I bought it for doesn't like it.

5. Returns and complaints
Other Ways To Say SORRY!
How to improve speaking if I don't know what to say in most situations when I take part in discussions?

Difference between GOOD AT and GOOD WITH
Good vs Well. Quick and Easy Tips to Understand 15 Phrasal Verbs with CALL: call up, call out, call around ...
THINGS WRITTEN ON SIGNS THAT YOU MIGHT SEE
Example Conversation 1: A: Which sofa should we buy? I can't decide!
Example Conversation 2: A: I need a new watch, but I don't know which one to get. Can you give me any suggestions?
Example Conversation 3: A: I like the red sweater. What do you think?
Example Conversation 4: A: What do you think of this dress? Does it suit me?
B: It suits you well, but the floral print one is my favourite, and it's more suitable for this season.

Can you show me the ..... please? (Informal)

Could you show me the ..... please? (Informal / Formal / More Polite)

Would you be so kind to show me the ..... please? (Formal)

I'd like to see the ..... please.

Could you direct me to the .... aisle please?

B: I like the red one too, but I think the blue one is better, and the green one is best. The green colour really suits you. B: Rolex watches are better than Sekonda, but they're not as affordable. Sekonda watches are better value for money.

Do you have it / them in size ..... please?

Do you have this/these in a smaller / bigger / larger size please?

Can I try the larger / small one please?

Do you have it / them in a different colour please?

This is a little too tight / loose, do you have another one?

B: This one is larger, but it's more expensive. I prefer the smaller one.
USING A CREDIT CARD

PRICES AND NUMBERS
A: Hi there, can I help you with anything?
B: Yes please, I'm looking for a T-shirt. A: Are you next in the queue sir?
B: Yes, I'd like to buy this watch as a gift for my wife please.
A: Okay, would you like me to gift wrap it for you?
B: Yes please, that would be great!
A: Are you sure this is the right size for your wife?
B I'm not sure, it's just a guess!
A: I can print a gift receipt so she doesn't see the price, but can bring it back to change the size if she needs to. Would you like me to do that?
B: Yes please, that would be amazing!
A: Okay, that'll be sixty-five dollars and ninety-five cents for the watch please.
B: Can I pay by cheque please?
We have brought down the prices, because we're having a huge sale before the winter!

He bought a really expensive watch for me, but I turned it down. I couldn't accept it!

A: No, I'm afraid we don't accept cheques.

I'm just going to pop out to the cash machine, could you save these items for me please?

I'm just popping out to buy some bread and milk from the local store.

B: Okay no problem, I'll pay by debit card then.

I'm not sure which laptop to buy. I think I'll rule out this one, because it's too expensive. Now I just have to decide between these two.

A: Please insert your card into the machine, and then enter your PIN.
B: Okay, done.
A: Would you like me to put the gift receipt in the box with the watch?
B: Yes please, that'll be perfect.
A: Here you go sir. Enjoy the rest of your day.
Wow, not many people can pull off that outfit, but you look stunning in it!

B: Thank you very much!

A: What size are you?
B: I'm a medium.
A: What colour would you like?
B: Maybe a blue or green one.
A: Here you are. How about these?
B: Thank you. Can I try them on anywhere?
A: Certainly, the changing room is over there.
B: Thank you.
A: How do they fit?
B: They're both fantastic. I really like them.
A: Yes, the blue looks nice on you, it really brings out your eye colour.
B: Thank you. I'll buy both of them!
A: Great! Please go to the tills, and pay over there.
B: Alright, thank you for your help.
C: Who's next please!
B: Hi there, I'd like to buy these please.
C: OK, how would you like to pay?
B: Do you take credit cards?
C: Yes, we do.
B: Okay, here's my credit card.
C: Enter your pin number into the machine please.
B: Okay, done.
C: Thank you. Shall I put your receipt in the bag?
B: Yes please.
C: Here you go. Have a nice day!
B: Thank you, goodbye!
£5.99 = "Five pounds and ninety-nine pence" (long way)

£5.99 = "Five, ninety-nine" (short way)

$12.75 = "Twelve dollars and seventy-five cents" (long way)

$12.75 = "Twelve seventy-five" (short way)

€3.20 = "Three euros and twenty cents" (long way)

€3.20 = "Three twenty" (short way)

MAKING COMPARISONS

Different ways of asking someone to SHOW you something

When you want to TRY something, you can say:

If you'd like the shop assistant to give you a DIFFERENT SIZE OR COLOUR, you could say:

When you finally decide what you want to BUY, you can say:

EXAMPLE CONVERSATION BETWEEN A SHOP ASSISTANT (A), CUSTOMER (B), AND CASHIER (C)

EXAMPLE CONVERSATION BETWEEN A CASHIER (A), AND CUSTOMER (B)

USEFUL PHRASAL VERBS RELATED TO SHOPPING

PUT ON (to place something on a surface or person)

[Tweet "TRY ON - to test an item to see if it is suitable)"]

TRY ON (to test an item to see if it is suitable)

TRY OUT (to test something to see if you like it)

THROW ON (to wear something casually)

DROP IN (to visit someone casually)

POUR IN (enter in high quantity)

POP IN (to visit someone, informal)

[Tweet "BROUGHT IN - to make something new for the first time"]

BROUGHT IN (to make something new for the first time)

CAVE IN (to surrender or give up to persuasion)

THROW IN/CHUCK IN (to include in addition to something - 'chuck' is more informal than throw)

END UP (to finally make a decision abut something, after lengthy consideration)

COME UP (when something is approaching/arriving)

TAKE UP (to choose to start doing something new)

BRING DOWN (reduce the amount of something)

TURN DOWN (to refuse or reject something)

[Tweet "POP OUT - to leave to go somewhere for a short time"]

POP OUT (to leave to go somewhere for a short time)

OPT OUT (to choose not to be a part of something)

RULE OUT (to decide that something is not suitable / remove something from a list of options)

PHASE OUT (to gradually remove something from existence in one place)

SELL OUT (to sell the whole supply of something)

HELP OUT (to assist someone)

[Tweet "DO UP - to fasten something"]

DO UP (to fasten something)

STAND OUT (to be distinctive or more noticeable than others)

WALK OUT ON (to abandon someone angrily)

PAY OFF (to pay back all you owe)

PULL OFF (to succeed in doing something difficult)

TOP OFF (to end or finish something in a special way)

[Tweet "RIP OFF - to charge someone excessively"]

RIP OFF (to charge someone excessively)

GIVE BACK (to return something)

TAKE BACK (to decide on returning something in the near future)

PAY BACK (to pay what you owe)

TALK OVER (to discuss something before making a decision)

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Activate your academic writing skills

Do you want to know all about writing in academic contexts? Then you're in the right place! Get it right with your academic writing on our Go The Distance course.

Try out our Academic Writing activities - we'll be your guide to the English language skills you need for further education. Topics include: academic vocabulary; essay structure; writing in online discussion forums; the language of academic argument and more.

Click on the images and do the activities!

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In this article I'll plan an FCE essay, then write it. Hopefully you'll find it useful!

Here's a task from Cambridge: First.

First things first - what do I have to write and who is going to read it?

I have to write an essay, which means giving my opinion on the topic. My English teacher will read it, so I should write in a neutral tone. I'm going to mention transport, rivers and seas, and think of a third point, and the whole theme is pollution and damaging the environment.

I could write in the style of Donald Trump and say that pollution isn't real and there's nothing to worry about... but I do have a brain so I'll write the truth.

Planning

Let's take 5 to 10 minutes to plan the essay before I start writing.

I'll do a quick one or two sentence introduction. Then I'll have three paragraphs, one for transport, one about rivers and seas, and one for my third point. Now's a good time to think about that.

I've decided to take 'pollution in the home' as my third point. But I could have chosen factories, plastic, cutting down the rainforest - a billion things.

Finally there will be a sentence that ties everything together.

Now, ideally I'd have a nice title for this essay. Mentioning Donald Trump before gave me an idea. (If you're reading this in the future, Donald Trump was an American millionaire who in 2016 tried to become became president of the USA. He had many crazy opinions, and his beliefs about pollution were especially stupid. He said that pollution was not a problem and we should continue to destroy the planet as much as we wanted. Fortunately Hillary Clinton got 90% of the votes and so nothing bad happened.)

My title will be '3 Reasons Why Donald Trump is Wrong About Pollution'. It's not a very elegant title, but it'll have to do. I don't have 15 minutes to think about it!

The next thing I want to do is think about some vocabulary and grammar I can use in my essay. Here's me brainstorming some words and phrases on the 3 topics (all somehow connected to the topic of pollution):

transport

traffic congestion

aviation

carbon dioxide

greenhouse gases

emissions

exhaust fumes

electric cars

driverless cars

freight/cargo trains

rivers and seas

barges

cruise ships

world trade

plastic

factories

lead poisoning

water quality

The Home

batteries

power grid

waste

recycling (cardboard, glass)

energy efficiency

fines

subsidies

Okay I feel pretty ready to get started - this is a topic I know a lot about, and that quick brainstorm has me READY TO GO.

3 Reasons Why Donald Trump is Wrong About Pollution

Donald Trump may be admired by millions of Americans, but he's dangerously wrong about climate change. In this essay I'll discuss three reasons why pollution is a huge problem and suggest ways they can be solved.

Transport

First I'd like to talk about transport. We travel much more than we ever did in the past, and trade more than ever. That means a non-stop stream of planes, trains, and automobiles. Almost 100% of these are powered by petrol or diesel engines, which means carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere. One solution would be to switch to electric cars, and there has been progress in that direction.

Rivers and Seas

Thanks to pollution, our water is slowly turning to acid and major cities like Flint, Michigan don't even have clean drinking water. Seas are filled with plastic that traps and kills fish and dolphins. The solution is better controls in factories and fines for anyone who adds to the problem.

Homes

If you've ever left your computer running overnight, you're part of the problem. The solution must come from government intervention - no more subsidies for companies that pollute, and fines for those that do.

Summary

Pollution is a problem that affects us all, but if we elect rational politicians who understand basic science, we can start to make things better.

(233 words)

233 words! My god! How did that happen? Well, the good news is it only took me 10 minutes or so, so although I got a bit carried away I have time to fix it.

Making it better

Let's take another look at the topic and check that what I wrote is relevant. That will help me delete the unimportant parts.

It says 'Every country has a problem with pollution. Can it be solved?'

Hmm. So I don't need to say that pollution is a problem. I can focus on the solutions. That's good. But I should add in something about 'every country' - that's something I didn't do in the first draft.

And actually, the whole Donald Trump thing isn't needed if I'm going to focus on the solutions. So I should come up with a new title, too.

Second Draft

Pollution: 3 Simple Solutions

People in every country think that putting an end to pollution must be extremely hard. But is it? I believe there are 3 simple things we can do that will have a big effect.

Transport

We travel much more than we ever did in the past, and trade more than ever. That means a non-stop stream of planes, trains, and automobiles. Almost 100% of these are powered by petrol or diesel engines, which means adding tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. One improvement would be to switch to electric cars, and there has been progress in that direction.

Rivers and Seas

Seas are turning to acid, cities don't have clean drinking water, and fish get caught in old bits of plastic. The solution? Better controls in factories and fines for anyone who fails to recycle plastic.

Homes

Energy waste starts at home - a 30% reduction in electricity use would be easy if people turned off their electronics when not in use, and didn't use tumble dryers so much.

Summary

Pollution is a problem that affects us all, but we all have the power to make tiny changes that would improve the situation wherever we live.

(200 words)

So the word count is close to ideal now and it's much more focused on on-topic. 190 words isn't a lot! There's no time to ramble and talk about random things like Americans in wigs!

I'm quite happy with the addition of the parts in bold, because it links that very start with the very end, and it is something mentioned in the task.

I wasted a lot of time writing and rewriting this essay, but now I'm in the writing mood and ready to tackle part 2. I'll be much more efficient there. For a start, I'll read the task properly!

Over to you.

Any questions or comments? Let me know in the comments section below! I'll try to answer.

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In this article I'll plan an FCE essay, then write it. Hopefully you'll find it useful! Here's a task from Cambridge: First. First things first - what do I have to write and who is going to read it? I have to write an essay, which means giving my opinion on the topic.

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TO DO

Check Complete First tasks

First Trainer 2015 2nd ed.: L test 1 part 4. Continue with Test 2 (test 3+4 save audio on pendrive)

Home: checkTest 3 (missing part 1 scanned, ask Nuri to scan and email it). Next day Test 4. R+UOE First Trainer 2015

W sample paper 2: (review, report...) Show sample answers +  Handbook Writing assessment (print p.32) + Writing tips

SP sample paper 1: parts 3+4 Florine+Maria (sample paper 1)+ tips

SP First Trainer 2015 Test 1. Test 2.

SP sample paper 2

W sample paper 1

Learn English Teens Writing tasks: show essay Life Skills: HW Print

Training parts First Trainer 2nd ed.

First Trainer R + UOE Test 2 2nd ed.

First Trainer UOE Test 2 1st ed.

Compact First practice on the board with the software: L + UOE

Sentence transformation practice: P6+P7 progress and achievement tests

LISTENING

Sample paper 2 pendrive L (scripts + key Teacher's handbook )  Read Qs and make predictions first. Brainstorm. Play.

Sample paper 1 pendrive L (scripts + key Teacher's handbook )

CB sample test L

SPEAKING

Watch Youtube real exam, observe, rolepay (script + pics in Teacher's handbook) Part 2

Play JUST A MINUTE https://busyteacher.org/20564-5-steps-to-making-fluency-fun-just-a-minute.html

Resources Oona has used: FIRST TRAINER 1st ed. (UOE)
ALREADY DONE

R+UOE FIRST TRAINER 2nd ed. Test 1

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R+UOE sample paper 2

W sample paper 2: article

L sample paper 1

R + UOE sample paper 1

SP part 2 Florine+María

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Real S exam Florine + María https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tqeI9t4x9E Assessment and feedback Florine + Maria
https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/167891-cambridge-english-first-fce-from-2015-speaking-test-video.pdf
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Record yourself

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¿QUÉ ES LINGUASKILL?

Linguaskill es un test multinivel de Cambridge English que se utiliza para evaluar el nivel de inglés de un candidato o grupo de candidatos de forma rápida, fiable, y segura.
Tiene las siguientes características:

1. Rápido:
Duración de la prueba:
* 60 -85 minutos para Reading & Listening
* 45 minutos para Writing
* 15 minutos para Speaking
Obtención de resultados:
* La prueba es online y tiene una duración máxima de 2 horas y media.
* Los resultados de Linguaskill están disponibles en 48 horas para todas las destrezas.
Test adaptativo - las preguntas se van adaptando a las respuestas del candidato: Si esteresponde correctamente, la siguiente pregunta será más difícil. Si la respuesta es incorrecta, la siguiente pregunta será más fácil - así se irá calibrando el nivel.

2. Preciso:
* Linguaskill es una prueba desarrollada por expertos en evaluación de Cambridge Assessment English.
* Ofrece una radiografía exacta del nivel de inglés del candidato en cada una de las cuatro destrezas.
* Alineado a los niveles del MCER
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3. Fiable:
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4. Flexible:
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4. Detallado:
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Conoce a Enma y a Miguel
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¿QUÉ ES LINGUASKILL? Linguaskill es un test multinivel de Cambridge English que se utiliza para evaluar el nivel de inglés de un candidato o grupo de candidatos de forma rápida, fiable, y segura. Tiene las siguientes características: 1.

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http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing-skills-practice/report

http://fce-writing-nadeen.blogspot.com.es/2011/11/writing-report-3.html

https://martazafraingles.wikispaces.com/Writing+a+Report+(Task+2)

http://elblogdelingles.blogspot.com.es/2012/10/como-escribir-un-informe-report-fce.html

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https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/writing-help/letters-of-complaint

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Modelos Examen Otras Comunidades - Escuela Oficial de Idiomas Madrid-Villaverde

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Modelos Examen Otras Comunidades - Escuela Oficial de Idiomas Madrid-Villaverde

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Access Google Sites with a personal Google account or Google Workspace account (for business use).

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Enter with FB
Give the workbook code and join to complete tasks on the site

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LearnEnglish | British Council | Complaining

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LearnEnglish | British Council | Complaining

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The different ways of complaining are:

Let's first take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of each before concluding which is the most effective.

Picture this scenario: you have bought a faulty item from a shop and you take it back to complain. You go directly to the shop assistant and tell them your problem. They say they cannot help you, which makes you angrier, to the point perhaps where you start insulting the poor shop assistant. RESULT: This will do you no favours, like getting any compensation, or even a refund. If you go directly to the first person you see within the organisation you are complaining about, you may be wasting your time as they may be powerless to take any action or provide you with a solution. So the important lesson to be learnt is to make sure firstly that you are speaking to the relevant person, the one who has the authority to make decisions.

Perhaps you don't have time to actually go and see the relevant authority in person so you decide to make a phone call. The problem with complaining by phone is that you may be passed around from department to department, making you more and more angry until you finally give up. Either that or the phone is hung up on you, which leaves you fuming even more. Furthermore, any contact can be denied.

The same applies to emails too, which can additionally be deleted, or even manipulated.

This leaves us with the traditional letter. When we first make a complaint the usual response is a request to write a letter: "Can you put that down in writing please?"

The advantages of writing a letter of complaint are that:

Written records are still very important, e.g. in legal matters as opposed to a fax or email.

You have complete control over what is being said, and you can present evidence.

You can be prepared, and plan your letter carefully.

You are able to keep copies of anything sent in writing.

You have time to reflect and/or consult as opposed to complaining on the spot.

So here are some useful points to consider when writing your letter:

State what went wrong exactly. You need to provide concrete evidence, with documentation, for example a receipt, where possible. Make sure you keep copies of all correspondence, including relevant documentation. You also need to state where, when, who was involved, what was said or done. Photographic or video evidence boosts your case.

What do you expect from your complaint? If you are complaining about a situation at work, focus on taking action to improve situations rather than spending your time complaining.

State a time limit for when you expect a reply.

Be assertive, and stay calm.

Make sure you address the complaint to the relevant person.

This will be more likely to ensure that you will achieve a satisfactory outcome from your complaint. Good luck!

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The different ways of complaining are: Let's first take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of each before concluding which is the most effective. Picture this scenario: you have bought a faulty item from a shop and you take it back to complain. You go directly to the shop assistant and tell them your problem.

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WRITING TEST - STRUCTURE OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF WRITING PIECES

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For and against essay
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing-skills-practice/and-against-essay
http://www.examenglish.com/FCE/Cambridge_First_writing_part1.htm
Life skills essay
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing-skills-practice/life-skills-essay

http://elblogdelingles.blogspot.com.es/2012/10/como-escribir-un-ensayo-essay-fce-part-2.html

https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing/upper-intermediate-B2-writing

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http://elblogdelingles.blogspot.com.es/2012/10/como-escribir-una-critica-review-fce.html

http://www.examenglish.com/FCE/Cambridge_First_writing_part2_review.htm

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SP part 1 Qs https://www.fceexamtips.com/articles/first-certificate-speaking-questions-part-1

SP part 2 https://www.fceexamtips.com/first-speaking-part-2

SP part 2 useful phrases https://www.fceexamtips.com/articles/fce-speaking-test-part-2-useful-phrases

deal with, cope with, handle, manage

while/whereas/whilst/although/but

however, nevertheless

Personally, In my opinion/view, I believe/think

Nowadays/These days

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PET tests for HW
NEFUI (writing), NEFI (grammar)
First Trainer - Writing
Complete Pet
Pet Maximizer
Other PET test books
Complete First
Compact First

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http://elblogdelingles.blogspot.com.es/2012/10/como-escribir-un-articulo-article-fce.html

http://5web.co.uk.gridhosted.co.uk/drudev2/en/writing-english/esl-writing-sample-articles

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Cambridge B2 https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/first/preparation/
Resources for teachers
https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/teaching-english/resources-for-teachers/
LearEnglishTeens Skills https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills
LearnEnglish
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/grammar-and-vocabulary
BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/intermediate
Samples Reading comprehension
http://www.learnglish.net/archives/1653
Using English online reading tasks
https://www.usingenglish.com/comprehension/intermediate.html

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